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Three-minute news breakfast on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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2025-01-15

Three-minute news breakfast on Wednesday, January 15, 2025

1) On the afternoon of January 14, Xi Jinping spoke with European Council President Charles Michel by phone at the latter's request. Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Lebanon's newly elected President Michel Aoun.

2) The 2025 Spring Festival travel rush officially begins on January 14 and ends on February 22, lasting 40 days. An estimated 10.3 million passenger trips are expected on the first day. 600 million people entered and exited the country in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 43.9%; 20,115,000 foreign nationals entered the country visa-free through various ports, a year-on-year increase of 112.3%.

3) China's "artificial sun" is equipped with a "Chixiao Lightsaber." China has successfully developed the "Chixiao" high-current linear plasma device, providing a technological tool for the development of core materials for the "artificial sun."

With a network speed of nearly 100 Mbps! The Zhongshan Station in Antarctica has achieved independent satellite network communication for the first time.

4) China's first million-kilowatt-level residential virtual power plant is under construction in Jiangsu. China has released a series of major mineral exploration results.

5) The State Drug Administration and the General Administration of Customs: Added Mengkang and Mohan medicinal material import border ports in Yunnan Province.

6) A total of more than 3,600 aftershocks were monitored following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Dingri County, Tibet. A strong aftershock on the evening of the 13th did not cause any casualties.

7) [Rule of Law] National Immigration Administration: In 2024, more than 35,000 cases of crimes that undermine national (border) management were investigated. 31 key cases were transferred, and the Supreme People's Procuratorate supervised a batch of irregular cross-regional law enforcement cases. Preventing the risk of commercial bribery by pharmaceutical companies, compliance guidelines released. Zhou Zheng, former deputy general manager of COFCO Group, was sentenced to 12 years in the first instance for bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of power. Cheng Feng, former deputy general manager of Shanghai United Media Group, was sentenced to 11 years in the first instance for bribery and concealing overseas deposits.

8) [Military] After the aftershocks, the Tibet Military Region's aviation helicopters went to Dingri County for investigation again.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu: Join RCEP as soon as possible and actively promote Hong Kong to become an international innovation and technology center. All sectors of Hong Kong donated to support the earthquake-stricken areas in Dingri County, Tibet. On the morning of January 14, many Hong Kong residents went to a bank in Mong Kok to exchange new banknotes in preparation for the Lunar New Year red envelopes.

10) [Taiwan] Taiwan media: The Taiwanese military is suffering from serious personnel losses, and the number of people choosing to leave the military early by paying compensation continues to rise. Taiwanese idol drama male god Li Wei was involved in a murder case, and the footage of him being questioned by the police was exposed.

1) Wang Huning met with a delegation from Japan's ruling party. 20,115,000 foreign nationals entered visa-free in 2024. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Welcoming global tourists to China to celebrate the Spring Festival. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the US's release of artificial intelligence export control measures: Artificial intelligence is a common wealth of all mankind and cannot become a "game for the rich and the rich," creating a new "development gap." Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Expressing condolences to the victims of the wildfires in the Los Angeles area. The Chinese Consulate General in Los Angeles reminded Chinese citizens in Southern California to continue to properly prevent and respond to the Los Angeles wildfires.

2) Chinese representative: China's commitment to the global South will never change. The United States issued new export control measures related to artificial intelligence, the European Union expressed concern, and expressed concerns about the US restrictions on the export of artificial intelligence chips. Six EU countries called for lowering the price cap on Russian oil. South Africa is promoting a plan to simplify visa services for Chinese and Indian tourists. French media: More than 100 Paris Olympic medals were returned due to rapid oxidation of their appearance, and the Paris Olympic Organizing Committee will replace the medals.

3) US President Joe Biden, who is about to leave office next week, gave a speech on January 13, summarizing his foreign policy achievements, saying that his achievements over the past four years have put the United States in a stronger position, and that "China will never surpass the United States." Biden: The United States' next two aircraft carriers will be named after Clinton and Bush. Special Counsel: Biden's pardon of his son's reasons are untenable. The US Department of Justice released a report on Trump's interference in the election case, and Trump responded: "Insanity." Trump revealed big news: He will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "soon" after his official inauguration next week. Starbucks in the United States announced that it will no longer be free to open: Consumption is required to enter the store.

4) Biden amended the California disaster declaration to provide additional disaster relief to California. Biden said that the reconstruction work in Los Angeles will cost tens of billions of dollars. US media: Trump's side is discussing a visit to Los Angeles as early as next week. According to the latest data from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, there are currently 124 large and small wildfires across California, with a total burned area of more than 164 square kilometers, more than 12,300 buildings burned, and 150,000 residents have been evacuated in Los Angeles County.

Lack of water to fight wildfires, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power sued. Strong winds fueled wildfires, and Los Angeles faces the highest level of fire danger warning. The US military has converted multiple large transport aircraft for use in firefighting in California. 95-year-old Hollywood actress Delise Corley died in a California wildfire, and her body was found at home. US media: US tycoons and celebrities hiring private firefighters to save mansions sparked public dissatisfaction. Felony charges, Los Angeles severely cracks down on looters.

5) On January 14, local time, several airports in Russia suspended flights, and multiple locations in Russia were attacked by drones that day. The German defense minister made a surprise visit to Ukraine, and Russia and Ukraine continued to carry out drone attacks. Russia and Iran will sign a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. Zelensky proposed extending Ukraine's wartime state of emergency for another 90 days. Zelensky: Has discussed the deployment of a "contingent" of Western forces in Ukraine with French President Macron.

6) The Israeli army said that five soldiers died in fighting in northern Gaza. Qatari mediators provided Israel and Hamas with a final draft of a ceasefire agreement. Hamas: Gaza ceasefire talks have entered the final stage. Houthi armed forces claimed to have launched a missile attack on the "Israeli Ministry of Defense" and hit the target.

7) The first formal debate on the impeachment case against Yoon Suk-yeol lasted only 4 minutes, and he was absent. The second debate will be held on the afternoon of the 16th. The ruling party in South Korea decided to submit the "Emergency Martial Law Special Investigation Act" to the National Assembly separately. A South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for Kim Seong-hoon, deputy chief of the presidential guard. On January 14, local time, a series of car accidents occurred on several sections of the expressway in the Seoul metropolitan area, involving more than 100 vehicles, causing injuries. South Korean police said the accident was caused by icy roads. The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said that North Korea launched a flying object into the East Sea, and North Korea has not yet responded.

8) On January 14, an explosion occurred at a company in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, injuring several people. Nearly 10 aftershocks occurred after a strong earthquake in Japan, and there are several nuclear power plants near the epicenter. Japan Meteorological Agency: A major earthquake may occur at any time.

9) The British government announced the "Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan." The Brazilian president approved a bill restricting the use of mobile phones by primary and secondary school students.

10) A Chinese citizen died in a jet ski collision in Phuket, Thailand. An attack on a small gold mine in Peru trapped 17 miners. A new round of cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe killed two people.

1) Central Bank: RMB deposits increased by 17.99 trillion yuan and loans increased by 18.09 trillion yuan in 2024; In 2024, China's loan interest rates steadily declined, with newly issued corporate loans at approximately 3.43%, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.36 percentage points; personal housing loan interest rates were approximately 3.11%, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.88 percentage points. Central Bank: In the next stage, macroeconomic policies will further strengthen counter-cyclical adjustments, and the intensity and pace of policies will be adjusted and optimized as appropriate.

2) The bid rate for the 2-month treasury cash deposit of the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank decreased by 5 basis points.

3) Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Strengthen the protection of customer data security in internet data centers.

4) State Administration of Foreign Exchange: In 2024, the scale of cross-border transactions by China's non-bank sector reached a historical high.

5) ByteDance's computing power layout is upgraded again: The second phase of the Taihang Computing Center is approved, with an investment of 4.5 billion yuan.

6) Yesterday's closing prices:

Shanghai Composite Index 3240.94/+2.54%

Shenzhen Component Index 10165.17/+3.77%

ChiNext 2075.76/+4.71%

Hang Seng Index 19219.78/+1.83%

1) Five departments jointly issued a document to strengthen campus food safety work.

2) The number of visitors to science and technology museums nationwide in 2024 exceeded 100 million for the first time.

3) On the first day of the Spring Festival travel rush, the "My Railway Scenery" themed publicity campaign was launched simultaneously at 31 major railway passenger stations nationwide.

4) Important progress has been made in space experiments such as plant flowering and fruiting and zebrafish cultivation in the Chinese space station.

5) Is Taylor Swift coming to Shanghai for a performance? Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism: There have been preliminary communications, and there is hope this year.

6) Dong Yuhui refutes rumors of "earning 2.8 billion yuan in 2024": I was shocked when I saw it, it's easy to spread rumors but hard to refute them.

1) An estimated 116 million people will enter and leave Beijing during the Spring Festival travel rush. Beijing Railway Police: During the Spring Festival travel rush, we will resolutely crack down on acts such as occupying seats. The total number of parks in Beijing has reached 1100, with two-thirds of them achieving seamless integration. The scale of Beijing's pharmaceutical and health industry has exceeded one trillion yuan for the first time. A national first! A team of self-driving trucks conducted unmanned tests on the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway.

2) Shanghai: Accelerate the construction of Shanghai as a national-level blockchain network hub city; comprehensively launch the overall renovation project of urban villages by the end of 2026. A listed company in Hangzhou officially announced a 4.5-day work week.

3) Shenzhen Airport launches its first self-parking valet service pilot program.

4) Changzhi Maternal and Child Health Hospital responds to questions about "ghost positions": Four people successfully applied, and the online rumors are not true.

5) Hefei notice: It is forbidden to sell and set off "Kongming lanterns" within Hefei City.

6) Strong winds and temperature drops in central and eastern China. From 8 pm on January 14 to 8 pm on January 15, light snow or sleet will occur in parts of northeastern Inner Mongolia, northwestern Heilongjiang, eastern Jilin, and northwestern Guizhou.

1) A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) found that people who never ate breakfast had a significantly increased risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality, especially a 239% increase in the risk of stroke death. It is recommended that everyone eat breakfast every day.

2) Older adults can choose mild fruits in moderation, such as apples, cherries, oranges, and jujubes, consuming 200-350 grams per day. They can also eat kiwi, sugarcane, persimmons, and bananas in moderation to help the body supplement vitamins and trace elements, and improve physical fitness.

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